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Right, problem is, my PC has finally decided to stop doing what what it's supposed to. More specifically, it doesn't put my phone in fastboot mode anymore.
My question is, how do I root on the latest GB firmware? If I root on when .42 firmware, can I flash the .64 firmware while unticking the kernel option? Is that where root is?
I can usually do stuff without asking questions, but this problem is quite specific and couldn't find an answer Google-ing.
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Flash the rootxperia.zip in recovery. Then, uninstall superuser and install a newer version of it from google play/market. Press thanks if I helped.
Note: This can be used on any Gingerbread firmware. Also, root will not carry over if you use flashtool.
Can I flash the .64 firmware then flash that?
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MilkyJoePD said:
Can I flash the .64 firmware then flash that?
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flash any xperia with that or use flashtool 6.9
MilkyJoePD said:
Right, problem is, my PC has finally decided to stop doing what what it's supposed to. More specifically, it doesn't put my phone in fastboot mode anymore.
My question is, how do I root on the latest GB firmware? If I root on when .42 firmware, can I flash the .64 firmware while unticking the kernel option? Is that where root is?
I can usually do stuff without asking questions, but this problem is quite specific and couldn't find an answer Google-ing.
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No No no! Root Does Not make Fastboot work, fastboot is Enabled only on Generic or Devices That have had a SEMCBoot Patch. Your PC is not the Problem Its your Device or Just you.
Xperia4life said:
No No no! Root Does Not make Fastboot work, fastboot is Enabled only on Generic or Devices That have had a SEMCBoot Patch. Your PC is not the Problem Its your Device or Just you.
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Sounds like a USB cable problem, or maybe a USB port problem.
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It's a USB port problem.
I was using the dsixda kitchen when my computer switched itself off. I tried the same thing and it switched off at exactly the same point. Ever since then my main USB port stopped working (it was working minutes before). I can't get the drivers for fastboot installed on the other USB port.
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I was just about to flash .62 firmware, when I had a thought. How do I get recovery installed without root? Will the auto installer from the market work, or does that need root?
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MilkyJoePD said:
I was just about to flash .62 firmware, when I had a thought. How do I get recovery installed without root? Will the auto installer from the market work, or does that need root?
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no regardless you need root which is just a simple click you can't get CWM without it the auto staller will not work if you do not have root because it needs su permission
The only way to get root on the .62 firmware with a locked bootloader is to flash .42 and then flash the .62 firmware .zip file which is buried somewhere in android development. Since you can't flash a custom kernel(which root your rom anyways) you can't get into recovery on .62 as installing recovery requires root.
My bootloader is unlocked.
Sounds like a catch 22 situation.
I'll just stick with what I'm on now and wait for an ICS FTF.
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MilkyJoePD said:
My bootloader is unlocked.
Sounds like a catch 22 situation.
I'll just stick with what I'm on now and wait for an ICS FTF.
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You tried on a different computer mate?
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KeiranFTW said:
You tried on a different computer mate?
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It's not a big enough problem to get everything set up on somebody else's computer.
Does anybody know what the driver is called? Maybe I'm going to the wrong folder when trying to manually update it.
Also, when I uninstall the drivers, I get the S1 Boot (or whatever it's called) thing installed but that changes to something like SEMCflash. Is that supposed to happen? Because I read that you need update the S1 one, which disappears/gets replaced.
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If you root it, then OTA, you keep root. Only problem is you can't OTA with an unlocked bootloader.
Try with a different PC?
The drivers are on the Sony unlock site.
I can't install the drivers because the S1boot thing changes to SEMCflash. I get told that it contains no info about my phone or it can't find a better match.
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MilkyJoePD said:
I can't install the drivers because the S1boot thing changes to SEMCflash. I get told that it contains no info about my phone or it can't find a better match.
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You should be able to override Windows:
Update Driver Software -> Browse my computer for driver software -> Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer -> Have disk
Solar.Plexus said:
You should be able to override Windows:
Update Driver Software -> Browse my computer for driver software -> Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer -> Have disk
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I've tried that, that's when I get the messages. When I choose the driver file it says it doesn't contain any information about my device.
I did the same thing with my other USB port and it worked fine til it broke. So why it wont work I have no idea. I still don't know how cooking a ROM can break a USB card.
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I'm going to buy a new USB PCI. If that doesn't work I may smash up my PC.
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MilkyJoePD said:
I'm going to buy a new USB PCI. If that doesn't work I may smash up my PC.
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But don't smash your phone
If you have money to buy a new PC, take out the hard drive and dance on it, you will feel better
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KeiranFTW said:
But don't smash your phone
If you have money to buy a new PC, take out the hard drive and dance on it, you will feel better
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Don't worry, my phone will be safe.
My PC is useless, I only use it to do phone stuff so, if it can't do that, I may as well have a bit of therapeutic destruction.
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When I connected my xplay in fastboot mode to PC and tried to flash kernel with fastboot, fastboot said <waiting for device>, can anyone help me???
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Reboot your xperia play when plugged into your pc. Hold the search button key while its booting up.
sedotwc01 said:
When I connected my xplay in fastboot mode to PC and tried to flash kernel with fastboot, fastboot said <waiting for device>, can anyone help me???
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There are a few things you must do
1. You must install flashmode and fastboot drivers
2.you must select xperia play as current device
3. Reboot into fastboot via ADB
4. Once booted into fastboot mode, click on select kernel to flash.
Xperia Gamer said:
There are a few things you must do
1. You must install flashmode and fastboot drivers
2.you must select xperia play as current device
3. Reboot into fastboot via ADB
4. Once booted into fastboot mode, click on select kernel to flash.
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I have already done what you say, LED is also blue, but fastboot still say waiting for device, any idea?
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Try the command:
fastboot devices
Solar.Plexus said:
Try the command:
fastboot devices
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there is no response, this is a seriuos problem, because I cant mod my xplay anymore
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What operating system are you using?
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brainard52 said:
What operating system are you using?
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I'm using both windows7 32 and 64, so any idea?
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Use flashtool's fastboot mode. Easy and fast
jeff7424 said:
Use flashtool's fastboot mode. Easy and fast
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I already use flashtool, even people in dev forum cant solve this problem
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sedotwc01 said:
I already use flashtool, even people in dev forum cant solve this problem
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I know it's a pain to do but have you tried returning to stock and starting all over again?I take that flashmode works?That's what I would do if it happened on my phone:good:
EDIT Try disable antivirus
The real question is: have you run flashtool or the command line in "administrator mode"?
RozenTensai said:
The real question is: have you run flashtool or the command line in "administrator mode"?
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always sir, this the problem
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simple fix
sedotwc01 said:
I already use flashtool, even people in dev forum cant solve this problem
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Update your version of flashtool uninstall the drivers from device manager. Reinstall never androxide flastool reinstall drivers make sure debugging is enabled. Then you should he good to go. If it don't work that means you need a new micro USB cable..
Problem solved next.
Same Problem
sedotwc01 said:
always sir, this the problem
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Yep same problem for me:/ and i cant fix it but anyway , try to reflash your rom use generic rom my bl is unlocked so i dont know what is the problem iam not a pro*-* , try to reflash your rom my tip.
MynKry said:
Yep same problem for me:/ and i cant fix it but anyway , try to reflash your rom use generic rom my bl is unlocked so i dont know what is the problem iam not a pro*-* , try to reflash your rom my tip.
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with generic stock rom?? whats version, .42 .58 or .62? and then I can flash doomkernel??
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install your drivers
sedotwc01 said:
I already use flashtool, even people in dev forum cant solve this problem
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if that dont work try another cable!
Also make sure you are using a USB 2.0 port as 3.0 has lots of problems with flashing
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Try using these drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37752501&postcount=136
I'm stuck at "waiting for device" on fastboot, I've tried everything I have windows 8. It just won't work, my phone is Xperia Arc S. Help pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
fastboot windows 8
On my device it worked perfectly with windows 8.
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Did you get connected fastboot mode?
gansta1 said:
Did you get connected fastboot mode?
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Yup. :\
Try this utility windows.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39552745#post39552745
Saludos.
Drivers.
Do I need to say anything more? Doubt it.
Someguyfromhell said:
Drivers.
Do I need to say anything more? Doubt it.
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I agree.
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in flashtools folder there's driver folder... for me no problem with win7 x64
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piratemarko994 said:
I'm stuck at "waiting for device" on fastboot, I've tried everything I have windows 8. It just won't work, my phone is Xperia Arc S. Help pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
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Use only:
fastboot -i 0xfce flash boot boot.img
and will do it
Have you installed drivers for your phone?
The most annoying problems got the very easy explanation
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After spending hours crawling the internet for answers, i stumbled on this solution and it worked like a charm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256359
Awesome
siul_goncalves said:
Use only:
fastboot -i 0xfce flash boot boot.img
and will do it
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Dude your the dogs bollocks. :victory:
download the driver for windows 8.. :fingers-crossed:
I would like to unlock the phone. However, i cant install the driver which i download from the web. Therefore, i fail to enter fastboot mode and cannot do anything to unlock the bootloader. My question is that do i need special driver for 4.1.2
I have tried it in both windows 7 and windows 8
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cheong12001 said:
I would like to unlock the phone. However, i cant install the driver which i download from the web. Therefore, i fail to enter fastboot mode and cannot do anything to unlock the bootloader. My question is that do i need special driver for 4.1.2
I have tried it in both windows 7 and windows 8
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well.. you can try download flashtool.. n install the driver from there ... :good:
Yes, i have try flashtool 0.9.11.0
And getting no response in windows 8
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cheong12001 said:
Yes, i have try flashtool 0.9.11.0
And getting no response in windows 8
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Search for this and download it, it will install your drivers : Flashtool-drivers [ It's an EXE ]
from what I know. windows 8 has some problem installing the fastboot driver.
tgere is a guide for installing the driver
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cheong12001 said:
I would like to unlock the phone. However, i cant install the driver which i download from the web. Therefore, i fail to enter fastboot mode and cannot do anything to unlock the bootloader. My question is that do i need special driver for 4.1.2
I have tried it in both windows 7 and windows 8
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for win 8 try disabling driver signature
http://www.fotoclubinc.com/blog/how...on-of-windows-7-printer-drivers-on-windows-8/
for drivers
http://www.mediafire.com/download/t8fl1hkoe0hn1f0/Xperia_USB-ADB_Drivers.zip
and remember dont use usb 3.0 ports.... use only usb2.0 port to connect ur phone.
hi guyz i have xperia s LT26 and i have to flash a custom rom but problem is that i cant unlock my boatloader. please guyz help me out how can i unlock the boatloader i tried alot but nothing works.. just writing waiting for deviec
Mansoor1223 said:
hi guyz i have xperia s LT26 and i have to flash a custom rom but problem is that i cant unlock my boatloader. please guyz help me out how can i unlock the boatloader i tried alot but nothing works.. just writing waiting for deviec
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Here : http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Mansoor1223 said:
hi guyz i have xperia s LT26 and i have to flash a custom rom but problem is that i cant unlock my boatloader. please guyz help me out how can i unlock the boatloader i tried alot but nothing works.. just writing waiting for deviec
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See here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31376290
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not worked
pracas said:
See here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31376290
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hello,, i checked my device there is written Bootloader Unlock Allowed:Yes and when i use standart method or unlocking bootloader so it doesnt works,,, and now i use flash tool to unlock it but when i connected it in flashmode so there was written you device cannot be officialy unlocked... so guys please tell me and show me usb drivers for windows 7 to support device in fastboot mode please help
Mansoor1223 said:
hello,, i checked my device there is written Bootloader Unlock Allowed:Yes and when i use standart method or unlocking bootloader so it doesnt works,,, and now i use flash tool to unlock it but when i connected it in flashmode so there was written you device cannot be officialy unlocked... so guys please tell me and show me usb drivers for windows 7 to support device in fastboot mode please help
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If your device says bootloader unlocked allowed= yes, then I suggest you to use that tool which is explained at the previous link. I unlocked my bootloader using that. Believe me that really works!
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pracas said:
If your device says bootloader unlocked allowed= yes, then I suggest you to use that tool which is explained at the previous link. I unlocked my bootloader using that. Believe me that really works!
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but bri there is drivers issue,,, when i connect it in fastboot mode so when computer driver installation starts the device blue light goes red and start charging and the driver installation proceess goes cancel... please show me a software which includes every driver so it can support/detect my device in fastboot mode.... in flashtool there is written your device cannot be officialy unlocked
Mansoor1223 said:
but bri there is drivers issue,,, when i connect it in fastboot mode so when computer driver installation starts the device blue light goes red and start charging and the driver installation proceess goes cancel... please show me a software which includes every driver so it can support/detect my device in fastboot mode.... in flashtool there is written your device cannot be officialy unlocked
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To install fastboot drivers you have to be very fast, 2 or 3 times practice is necessary. Going to device manger install your driver so quickly then you can get your phone at fastboot mode easily. You won't get time more than 3 to 4 seconds.....!
I think, you already have fastboot drives downloaded at your PC, thanks!
If the problem again remains, please update your flashtool...! This also may be an issue.
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pracas said:
To install fastboot drivers you have to be very fast, 2 or 3 times practice is necessary. Going to device manger install your driver so quickly then you can get your phone at fastboot mode easily. You won't get time more than 3 to 4 seconds.....!
I think, you already have fastboot drives downloaded at your PC, thanks!
If the problem again remains, please update your flashtool...! This also may be an issue.
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bro even it tried more than 20 times but problem remains the same,, it was same as my htc,, my htc had the same problem but once i tried and done,,, i have some experience in flashing and rooting but this xperia annoyes me alot.... please help me,,, show me the drivers,,,,
Mansoor1223 said:
bro even it tried more than 20 times but problem remains the same,, it was same as my htc,, my htc had the same problem but once i tried and done,,, i have some experience in flashing and rooting but this xperia annoyes me alot.... please help me,,, show me the drivers,,,,
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You can find driver installer in flashtool driver, just locate your flashtool installation driver , if I remember correctly there will be driver folder..
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Mansoor1223 said:
bro even it tried more than 20 times but problem remains the same,, it was same as my htc,, my htc had the same problem but once i tried and done,,, i have some experience in flashing and rooting but this xperia annoyes me alot.... please help me,,, show me the drivers,,,,
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Try this drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41724482
But don't forget to use latest version of flashtool. And disable the anitivirus in pc if running, that had helped at least for me...!
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recovery
pracas said:
Try this drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41724482
But don't forget to use latest version of flashtool. And disable the anitivirus in pc if running, that had helped at least for me...!
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thanks alot,,,,, my bootloader is unlocked and now please tell me how to flash cwm recovery to xperia s and how to go into recovery mode\
restarting issue
pracas said:
Try this drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41724482
But don't forget to use latest version of flashtool. And disable the anitivirus in pc if running, that had helped at least for me...!
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please help me my phone is now restarting time to time
Mansoor1223 said:
thanks alot,,,,, my bootloader is unlocked and now please tell me how to flash cwm recovery to xperia s and how to go into recovery mode\
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Use this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42005739
This is advanced stock kernel which has pre-loaded CWM recovery, when phone reboots you will get led to yellow then press volume + & you can use working recovery!
And then flash latest 6.2.B.1.96 FW..!
But if u want rooted 1.96, don't forget to follow this tutorial...!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44918676
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